Carbon
Atomic Number: 6 No one knows who first discovered carbon because it has been known since ancient times.
Atomic Mass: 12.02 The Egyptians and the Sumerians are credited with the discovery because they were the
Protons: 6 first to use charcoal (form of carbon).
Neutrons 6
Electrons: 6 The colour depends on what form it's in. most of the time it's black but when it's graphite,
Symbol: C it's gray and shiny. in the form of diamonds carbon is transparent.
Melting Point: 3500.0 C
Boiling Point: 4827.0 C
Density: 293K : 2.62g/cm cubed interesting facts about carbon
Period: 2
Group: 14
State: Solid
Non-Metallic
Flammable

Graphite is used for its thermal insulation

it is a good conductor or electricity

Carbon is the 4th most common element in the Universe

Carbon has the highest melting point of all elements

Graphite and clay are combined to make the lead used in pencils

Charcoal is commonly used for grilling food on barbeques






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